Title: Things to Do in West Coast in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in West Coast](https://expedia.com/West-Coast-Hotels.d553248634373847731.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to West Coast](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-West-Coast.d553248634373847731.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in West Coast](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-West-Coast.d553248634373847731.Car-Rental-Guide)[West Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/West-Coast.d553248634373847731.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in West Coast ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West Coast Types of activities [West Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/West-Coast.dx553248634373847731) ![In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right! However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River. Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343691/c6302379-24d9-4550-b734-6047caa1d820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the western wilderness of Tasmania in Australia, there is a remote historic mining town which is rather beautiful and peaceful, named Corinna. It is the gateway to the Tarkine - second largest temperate rainforest in the world. I went there in a winter break, and pitched my tent (was the only tent there) just in front of this river - Pieman River (quite like the name). Almost after the gold sunset, fog started rising from the surface of Pieman River. Then, the whole tone went so #Blue! Everything was just right! However, the second day, when I rented a kayak to explore surroundings by river, a tourism board caught my attention. It WAS nothing rather than description of this place, BUT this river turns out to be named after a convict who bacause of his repeated CANNIBALISM!!!! In the year of 1822, the convict Alexander Oearce finally recaptured, after few escapes, with bits of Thomas Cox's (another convict he escaped with) hands and fingers in his pockets. Even though I was horrified by this plausible true story, I finished reading the story with disgust for Pieman River. Since I have already paied for the rental of a kayak, I figured that I have to go into the Pieman River with a sense of disgust. Fortunitely, the scenery was simply so great that I left behind that horribly inhuman story.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343691/c6302379-24d9-4550-b734-6047caa1d820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I took this shot on my way to climb Mt. Murchison. Had to stop and get that early morning mist.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299192/117773f2-10de-4181-9cb4-e8d181337148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Midlands which includes a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311146/1e32d3b4-50f7-4812-a2f5-db116fb97139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608410/5df0f522-42cc-43cd-8a27-fbb7edda9e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248634373847731) ## Recommended things to do in West Coast | Number of things to do | 12 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Devils at Cradle: Day Keeper Tour and Entry to Wildlife Park](/things-to-do/devils-at-cradle-day-keeper-tour-and-entry-to-wildlife-park.a48274942.activity-details): $18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-from-strahan.a986787.activity-details)[Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk](/things-to-do/strahan-gordon-river-cruise-with-lunch-sarah-island-walk.a48100053.activity-details)[Cradle Mountain Half Day Park Explorer Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/cradle-mountain-half-day-park-explorer-tour-with-lunch.a51091628.activity-details)[Devils at Cradle: Day Keeper Tour and Entry to Wildlife Park](/things-to-do/devils-at-cradle-day-keeper-tour-and-entry-to-wildlife-park.a48274942.activity-details)[Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan](/things-to-do/gordon-river-cruise-departing-from-strahan.a45269330.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Devils at Cradle: Day Keeper Tour and Entry to Wildlife Park](/things-to-do/devils-at-cradle-day-keeper-tour-and-entry-to-wildlife-park.a48274942.activity-details)[Day Keeper Tour](/things-to-do/day-keeper-tour.a1404126.activity-details) | | With kids | [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-from-strahan.a986787.activity-details)[Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk](/things-to-do/strahan-gordon-river-cruise-with-lunch-sarah-island-walk.a48100053.activity-details)[Cradle Mountain Half Day Park Explorer Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/cradle-mountain-half-day-park-explorer-tour-with-lunch.a51091628.activity-details)[Devils at Cradle: Day Keeper Tour and Entry to Wildlife Park](/things-to-do/devils-at-cradle-day-keeper-tour-and-entry-to-wildlife-park.a48274942.activity-details)[Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan](/things-to-do/gordon-river-cruise-departing-from-strahan.a45269330.activity-details) | ## What to do in West Coast --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in West Coast? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in West Coast ![Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608410/5df0f522-42cc-43cd-8a27-fbb7edda9e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nelson Falls Delve into Tasmania’s dense temperate rainforest and find a mighty waterfall tumbling from a precipice of moss-covered rocks at the end of a pleasant stroll. [](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Falls-West-Coast.d553248621532608410.Vacation-Attraction) ![BACK TO THE CAVE MAN Story and pics by Ian Smith I’m meeting Gerry today, a 65 year old Tasmanian who’s seen most of the island state, way more than I’ll ever cover in a lifetime. I’m tagging along with him to Julius Creek, a semi-obscure destination that he wants to return to – and who am I to argue? It’s mildly famous among the bushwalking fraternity because it has caves so I’m expecting to be in a dark place sometime in the ensuing hours. We’re somewhat tardy in heading out and I’m not sure exactly what we’ll be doing other than the caves, I’m just happy to have a guide. Our first stop is Edith Creek general store/café/service station – you name it they’ll have a go. In fact, talking to one of the owners later, he’s managed to start a profitable business utilizing the wood that the forestry company doesn’t want, finding many uses for the initially rejected timber. Gerry however, is taking me to what the tourist image of the fabled Tarkine is, pristine Gondwana forest swathed in lichen and moss. There’s a new loop road not far from Edith Creek. Actually, it’s not new, but the sealing of it and promotion as a tourist destination is. Where Gerry’s taking me will not be on any serious promoter’s list in the foreseeable future though; I figure that out as we turn off one road onto another, then another and it’s a dirt road in the midst of becoming overgrown by forest with grasses and reedy-type plants as high as the bonnet running down the middle. For some unknown reason I thought we were headed to a less obscure destination but here, the only way you know you’ve arrived is if you happen to spot the one lone piece of pink ribbon affixed to small branch. Had Gerry not mentioned it I’d have driven right by but there’s also a slightly wide part of the road, so called, where, after several backwards and forwards motions, you can actually turn around, which is just as well because I wouldn’t fancy reversing up our route. This walk is as close to virgin as you can get; the track, such as it is, can only be followed if you keep your eyes out for the ribbons because there’s little wear and tear in some places, especially where a log has fallen down and alternate routes have been sought. This is wilderness in it truest form and we make our way down and across a small watercourse, so obscure you can walk across it and not get the top of your shoes wet. Fungi and moss love it down here beneath the tertiary growth of this forest plus tree ferns and there’s also some large leaved plant with fruit that look just like blueberries scattered liberally across the forest floor. Gerry reliably informs me that they’re Tasmanian native pepper and I later look it up and see that it has attracted interest in medical research because it retards growth of Staph Aureus and other nasties.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373847731/fd009352-72f5-4d3c-815f-95722229eaa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sumac Regional Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Sumac Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Sumac-Regional-Reserve-West-Coast.d623447634915168256.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Julia on the West Coast of Tasmania, Australia. No piers, boats, hot-dogs stands or any human dwellings. Just a glacial lake in the wilderness of the West Coast of Tasmania. It has a beach on which you can camp. Please take all your rubbish with you when you leave. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634373847731/827d612a-3e29-4354-b0ac-6f9dcc54207b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lukes Knob Regional Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Lukes Knob Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Lukes-Knob-Regional-Reserve-West-Coast.d623451531838820352.Vacation-Attraction) #### Savage River National Park Explore the great outdoors at Savage River National Park, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Savage-River-National-Park-West-Coast.d553248635998051812.Vacation-Attraction) #### Reece Dam Learn about the local history of West Coast when you take a trip to Reece Dam. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Reece-Dam-West-Coast.d553248635977255817.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Murchison Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Murchison during your travels in West Coast. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Murchison-West-Coast.d6311155.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Pieman Regional Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Lake Pieman Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Pieman-Regional-Reserve-West-Coast.d623448972565131264.Vacation-Attraction) #### Balfour Track Regional Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Balfour Track Regional Reserve, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Balfour-Track-Regional-Reserve-West-Coast.d623453698391224320.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Beatrice Conservation Area Explore the great outdoors at Lake Beatrice Conservation Area, a lovely green space in West Coast. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Beatrice-Conservation-Area-West-Coast.d623454363449102336.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from West Coast ![Strahan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3265/8d172ab8-562d-4681-a0ec-875569b75ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Strahan ![Queenstown which includes a small town or village and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3611/14951c12-99bb-44e0-a9e8-20a2b183aa2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Queenstown ![Zeehan which includes interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181671/58da6846-4a11-4eef-a875-870cdf1223c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Zeehan ![Cradle Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158429/0b80148b-4f54-4928-878e-dc3edcdd1415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cradle Mountain ![Lake St. Clair](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190956/35bc3be4-d01a-4230-b3df-9cf90d9ac90a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake St. Clair ![Lake Rosebery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311146/9f4e9fd8-1f10-415f-a388-edce3c8a7f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tullah ![Lake Rosebery in the West Coast Region of Tasmania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343882/2f2294f7-1c8d-4d34-a226-b360dbb9a13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rosebery ![The EDGE of the World - North West Coast Tasmania - facing the Indian Ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000414793/898a4e63-1f9f-4f9c-9a23-cdb948d65294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arthur River ## Frequently asked questions ### Is West Coast worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in West Coast? ### What is the top tourist attraction in West Coast? ### Is three days enough to stay in West Coast? ### What are some activities to do in West Coast with kids? > - [Morning World Heritage Cruise on the Gordon River from Strahan](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/morning-world-heritage-cruise-on-the-gordon-river-from-strahan.a986787.activity-details) > - [Strahan: Gordon River Cruise with Lunch & Sarah Island Walk](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/strahan-gordon-river-cruise-with-lunch-sarah-island-walk.a48100053.activity-details) > - [Cradle Mountain Half Day Park Explorer Tour with Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cradle-mountain-half-day-park-explorer-tour-with-lunch.a51091628.activity-details) > - [Devils at Cradle: Day Keeper Tour and Entry to Wildlife Park](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/devils-at-cradle-day-keeper-tour-and-entry-to-wildlife-park.a48274942.activity-details) > - [Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/gordon-river-cruise-departing-from-strahan.a45269330.activity-details) ### What to do in West Coast for adults? ### Are there free things to do in West Coast? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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